SC allows quashing of rape case in exceptional circumstances, citing settlement, complainant’s affidavit, and need to prevent misuse of legal process.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case, citing conflicting victim statements and lack of corroborative forensic evidence.
SC rules HC can’t cast doubt on trial court’s findings while suspending sentence; directs convict in minor’s sexual assault case to surrender immediately.
Pastor Bajinder Singh sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018 rape case by Mohali court, found guilty under IPC sections 376, 323, and 506.
SC upholds conviction in child assault case, says tears of a child victim can’t be dismissed when other evidence points to the accused’s guilt.
The Allahabad HC ruled that grabbing a girl’s breasts, breaking the string of her pyjama, and attempting to drag her do not constitute rape or an attempt to commit rape. Instead, the court held that...
Allahabad High Court grants bail in a live-in relationship case, noting shifting social values and urging a framework to uphold moral standards.
SC stays Madras HC order for police inquiry over FIR leak in Anna University sexual harassment case; Tamil Nadu backs SIT probe, denies cover-up claims.
Delhi High Court acquits man in POCSO case, stressing the need for clear evidence of sexual assault; phrases like “physical relations” deemed insufficient.
Supreme Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment with 25 years in jail without remission for 2016 murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a child.
Nagpur High Court overturns a 20-year sexual assault conviction, emphasizing the insufficiency of medical evidence without substantive proof.
SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on Asaram’s plea for medical bail in sexual assault case, citing health concerns; decision pending in 3 weeks.
Consensual relationship or breakup can’t be termed criminal: SC quashes 2019 FIR, stating consensual relations don’t warrant prosecution for rape or intimidation.
SC dismisses former MP Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea, noting “You are so powerful,” in sexual assault case after Karnataka HC denial.
Supreme Court directs sessions courts to mandate swift victim compensation in sexual assault cases, emphasizing support and timely justice for survivors.
SC to woman demanding ₹12 Cr alimony, Mumbai flat & BMW: “You’re an MBA, why don’t you earn?” | Bench urges her to work, calls demands extravagant.
24 July, 2025 01:14 PM
SC stays Bombay HC’s acquittal of 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts; says verdict won’t set precedent in MCOCA cases; no arrest for now.
24 July, 2025 12:30 PM
SC upholds Allahabad HC order mandating 2-month cooling-off period and Family Welfare Committees to prevent misuse of Section 498A in matrimonial cases.
24 July, 2025 04:14 PM
SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging removal recommendation and alleging denial of fair hearing, due process, and reputational harm.
24 July, 2025 12:00 PM
Madras HC slams 7-year temple closure over caste bias, says denying entry for peace is unconstitutional and demands equal worship rights for all devotees.
24 July, 2025 11:54 AM
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